Konubinix' opinionated web of thoughts

Trivialisation

Fleeting

Minimisation or minimization is a type of deception involving denial coupled with rationalisation/rationalization in situations where complete denial is implausible. It is the opposite of exaggeration. Minimisation, or downplaying the significance of an event or emotion, is a common strategy in dealing with feelings of guilt.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimisation_(psychology)

Une des techniques de réduction de la dissonance cognitive.

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